US Business

From Michelin tires to Pampers diapers, transportation expenses are working their way through global supply chains.

The Justice Department, continuing its fight against a roughly $4.5 billion settlement that would shield the family who owns OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma from opioid lawsuits, wants to pause the deal until after appeals courts have weighed in.

Americans increased spending at retailers last month, while employers have largely resisted the urge to lay off workers, both signs of strong demand in the economy.

Employees raised alarms about how the site is used in developing countries, where its user base is already huge and expanding. In many instances Facebook’s response is inadequate or nothing at all.

Food and Drug Administration scientists expressed skepticism that an apparent diminished protection is rendering the vaccines less effective.

The Inspiration4 mission, led by billionaire businessman Jared Isaacman, would take Americans the farthest into space since 2009.

Where Republican legislation in 2017 restructured how the U.S. taxed corporations at home and abroad, the new bill largely keeps existing rules but raises tax rates.

A rival bidder, Canadian National Railway, has dropped its pursuit, bringing to a close a monthslong battle.

A big 2018 algorithm change was designed to encourage positive interaction with friends and family. Company documents show how it had the opposite effect, rewarding outrage and sensationalism. CEO Mark Zuckerberg resisted proposed fixes if it meant harming the business.

After weeks of turbulent headlines, CEO Tim Cook took the virtual stage in an attempt to return attention to the key driver of the tech company’s success: the iPhone.